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Many people choose to live in and visit northern Michigan because of its striking natural beauty. Natural beauty can take many forms, from never-ending sand dunes, to crystal clear lakes, and even wildlife.
It’s important to note that northern Michigan is still very much a wilderness area, with various species of wildlife roaming around, including black bears. It’s […]
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has long been renowned for its beauty. Spectacular views of the dunes, rolling hills, inland lakes, and of course Lake Michigan are everywhere.
Until recently, soaking in this gorgeous landscape was most easily accomplished by car. A short drive to one of the scenic overlooks or along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive would have […]
The Manitou Passage off Sleeping Bear Point in early May still had considerable amounts of ice.
Northern Michigan has some of the most beautiful beaches and lakes in the world. Good Morning America declared it the most beautiful place in America and every year thousands of vacationers revel in its splendor.
But that splendor hides some […]
Just one of the many breathtaking vistas to be found on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
No list of northern Michigan scenery is complete without a mention of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Situated between Glen Arbor and Empire it offers spectacular views, firstly through forest and across Glen Lake, and then over the dunes and out […]
Surfers heading to the beach at Sleeping Bear Point. Photo: Beth Price.
It may be about a thousand miles to the nearest ocean, but you can surf in northern Michigan. While the waves are usually small, the right conditions can produce surprisingly large and high-quality surf. Sadly, those conditions aren’t that common until the fall. But after […]
Hiking back from North Manitou Island towards the Crib with Pyramid Point in the distance.
On Thursday, March 6th, 2014, we attempted something that hasn’t been done for 40 years: to hike the treacherous ice across the Manitou Passage to the islands 8 miles out.
In the 1970’s, Bob’s father and two brothers left the shore […]
The wild winter this year has brought frigid temperatures, mountains of snow, and large waves to the Republic. We can now add ice caves to that list!
The spectacular formations on Lake Michigan have been caused by the way the lake has frozen this year: a mixture of sudden freezing caused by historic low temperatures, a […]
The polar vortex has hit northern Michigan today. It is three degrees today, with a brutal wind chill that brought down the temperature to -20. My cousin Andrew Moore and our Digital Manager, Andrew Pritchard joined me this morning in documenting the beauty of this ferocious winter storm.
I was dared to kite ski by the […]
Here’s a photo slideshow of winter life Up North. We routinely get questions about how we survive the winter – these pictures will hopefully shed some light on the answer. Enjoy!
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Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not […]
Autumn may be the most beautiful season in northern Michigan.
The trees which we paid little attention all summer have exploded with magnificent reds, golds, yellows, purples and greens, reminding us that they’re still there.
Roads are lined with mammoth cornstalks, delicious apples, plump pumpkins and crazy gourds.
On clear days, the water is as blue, clear and […]
